The Bay of Pigs
Synopsis
On 17th April 1961, an invasion force of over 1,200 Cuban exiles - trained, financed, equipped and directed by the US CIA - launched an amphibious invasion of the Cuban mainland. This documentary examines both the tactical and ethical questions surrounding the failed three-day battle, one that the world watched with great apprehension, and features interviews with key participants, archival footage and information obtained through declassified documents.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- David Davis
- Original Title
- The Bay of Pigs
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Oregon Public Broadcasting
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What is The Bay of Pigs about?
On 17th April 1961, an invasion force of over 1,200 Cuban exiles - trained, financed, equipped and directed by the US CIA - launched an amphibious invasion of the Cuban mainland. This documentary examines both the tactical and ethical questions surrounding the failed three-day battle, one that the world watched with great apprehension, and features interviews with key participants, archival footage and information obtained through declassified documents.
Who directed The Bay of Pigs?
The Bay of Pigs was directed by David Davis.
Who stars in The Bay of Pigs?
The principal cast of The Bay of Pigs includes Will Lyman, Grayston Lynch, Arthur Schlesinger Jr..
When was The Bay of Pigs released and how long is it?
The Bay of Pigs was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.